On July 19, the community of Saint-Colomban gathered to mark a historic occasion—the official unveiling of the Bronze Shoes monument and the recognition of Saint-Colomban as a designated site on the Global Irish Famine Way. The Bronze Shoes are not just a sculpture;...
Cemetery mapping involves creating a detailed visual representation of grave markers, buildings and other features, using various technologies and methods. The digitization of historic cemeteries constitutes a critical approach to preserving cultural and historical...
December 11, 1899 Our dear Mother Phelan, born in Ireland, was the daughter of Daniel Phelan and Elizabeth Dalton. As the family had settled in Canada, she came to know the Grey Nuns of Montreal et requested her admission to their noviciate on February 19, 1845,...
This powerful piece of digital storytelling offers listeners a chance to learn about the incredible hardships and resilience of the Barrett family from Ardnaglass, County Sligo, during the Great Hunger of 1847. It tells the remarkable story of Irish immigrant Thomas...